CHARTERED BANKER The gold standard in banking qualification

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1 CHARTERED BANKER The gold standard in banking qualification

2 Why Choose Chartered Banker? The gold standard in banking qualification Chartered Banker is the most prestigious and internationally recognised professional qualification in banking across the globe. It is a world class qualification that will help you achieve and maintain the highest standards of excellence and professionalism. Recognised and supported by major banking and finance organisations internationally, the Chartered Banker pathway is structured to advance your career in retail or commercial banking. Internationally Recognised as the Gold Standard in Banking Equivalent to a British Honours Degree Practical and Professional Programme that Combines Theory and Practice Choose Modules based on Career Aspirations Flexible Online Programme with Optional Classroom Support Learning Outcomes The overall aim of the programme is to provide you with an extensive, detailed and critical knowledge of the banking sector. Upon completion of the programme, you will demonstrate sound understanding of the financial services industry and develop skills and abilities to make professional judgments and informed decisions in relevant work situations. Chartered Banker is jointly awarded by the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers and the Chartered Banker Institute in the UK, the only body in the world able to confer this award.

3 Level 1 Executive Banker Level 2 Professional Banker Level 3 Chartered Banker Executive Banker provides you with a firm foundation of how banking and financial services operate and the challenges you may face. Professional Banker allows you to select specialist modules that most accurately reflect your job function or career progression aspirations. Chartered Banker combines theory and practice and will equip you with extensive, detailed and critical understanding of the banking sector to develop skills to make professional judgements and informed decisions in work situations. Who is it for? Aspiring entrants and entry level executives in the banking industry. Who is it for? Banking professionals with several years of experience. Who is it for? Seasoned professionals serving in leadership roles in the banking industry. CHARTERED BANKER EDUCATION PATHWAY A blended learning programme incorporating faceto-face and online learning methods, the pathway is designed to give you the flexibility of qualifying for this prestigious status while being employed. Upon successfully completing 3 compulsory module examinations: Receive Executive Banker Certificate Advance to Level 2, Professional Banker Upon successfully completing any 3 module examinations of your choice: Receive Professional Banker Certificate Advance to Level 3, Chartered Banker Upon successfully completing 2 compulsory module examinations and 1 elective of your choice: Receive Chartered Banker Certificate It comprises three levels of qualification that generally require 3 to 5 years to completion: Upon completion of Level 3 of the Chartered Banker qualification and having satisfied 3 years of approved practical experience, you will be able to apply for the Chartered Banker membership. The Chartered Banker membership is jointly awarded by AICB and the Chartered Banker Institute in the UK, the only body in the world able to confer the status of Chartered Banker. As a Chartered Banker, you will be required to demonstrate high standards of professional excellence, continuous development of knowledge and skills and compliance with the Institute s Code of Professional Conduct.

4 LEVEL 1: EXECUTIVE BANKER Syllabus Structure The syllabus is based on the UK Chartered Banker curriculum, adapted and contextualised to the Malaysian Banking environment. Complete all 3 modules. EB1 EB2 EB3 Method of Assessment Each module: * MCQs: multiple-choice questions An examination with 100 independent MCQs* (100%) Pass Mark: 60% Duration: 2 hours Sittings: Apr, Aug, Nov Centres: Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu Financial Systems and Regulatory Frameworks 1. Financial Institutions and Their Services 2. Islamic Banking 3. Payment Systems 4. The Financial Markets 5. The Foreign Exchange and Derivatives Markets 6. Monetary Policy 7. Financial Regulation Risk in Financial Services 1. Principles of Risk Management 2. International Risk Regulation: The Basel Framework 3. Corporate Governance and Risk Management 4. Operational Risk 5. Credit Risk 6. Market Risk 7. Investment Risk 8. Liquidity Risk Banking Operations and Professional Ethics 1. Bank Service 2. Bank/Customer Relationships 3. Operating Customer Accounts 4. Cheques, Electronic Payments and Plastic Cards 5. Providing Finance 6. Security for Advances 7. Wealth Management 8. Professional Ethics Notes: Must successfully complete all 3 modules within 3 years. Candidates may enrol and attempt the examinations for one or more modules in any sequence.

5 LEVEL 2: PROFESSIONAL BANKER Syllabus Structure The syllabus is based on the UK Chartered Banker curriculum, adapted and contextualised to the Malaysian Banking environment. Complete any 3 modules of your choice. PB1 PB2 PB3 PB4 PB5 Bank Management Business Lending Retail Lending International Banking and Offshore Practice International Trade Finance 1. Bank Management: the Context 2. Government Policies and Regulation 3. Establishing New Delivery Channels 4. Analysing Bank Performance 5. Managing Non-Interest Income and Expenses 6. Price Fixed Income Securities 7. Measuring Interest Rate Risk with Gap 8. Managing Interest Rate Risk Duration Gap and Economic Value of Equity 9. Using Derivatives to Manage Interest Rate Risk 10. Funding the Bank 11. Managing the Liquidity 12. The Effective Use of Capital 13. Overview of Credit Policy and Loan Characteristics 14. Evaluating Customer Loans 15. Evaluating Commercial Loan Requests 16. Managing the Investment Portfolio 1. Business Credit 2. Business Credit Analysis 3. Structuring the Credit: Products and Pricing 4. Structuring the Credit: Collateral Conditions and Covenants 5. Loan Monitoring and Management 1. Principles of Credit and Lending 2. Types of Borrowers 3. Credit Information and Verification 4. Loan Securities and Documentation 5. Credit Support 6. Pricing 7. Consumption Credit 8. Property Financing 9. Investment Financing 10. Hire-Purchase and Leasing 11. Outline of Islamic Banking and Consumer Financing 1. Capital Markets 2. The Foreign Exchange Markets and Money Markets 3. Exchange-Traded Financial Derivatives 4. International Banking 5. Risks and Regulation in Banking and Financial Services 6. Offshore Centres 7. Private Banking 8. Labuan IBFC 9. Anti Money Laundering Regulations 10. Offshore Centre Case Studies 11. Future Developments 1. Introduction to International Trade 2. Methods of Payment in International Trade 3. Documentary Collections 4. Documentary Credits 5. Guarantees and Standby Letters of Credit 6. Foreign Exchange and Exchange Controls 7. Trade Finance 8. Trade Support from Government Agencies 9. Islamic Trade Finance and Islamic Banking Notes: Must successfully complete all 3 modules within 3 years. Candidates may enrol and attempt the examinations for one or more modules in any sequence. Notes: Must successfully complete all 3 modules within 3 years. Candidates may enrol and attempt the examinations for one or more modules in any sequence.

6 PB6 PB7 LEVEL 3: CHARTERED BANKER Syllabus Structure The syllabus is based on the UK Chartered Banker curriculum, adapted and contextualised to the Malaysian Banking environment. Complete 2 compulsory modules and 1 elective module. Compulsory modules Elective modules Marketing and Selling in Financial Services 1. Introduction to Financial Services 2. What is Marketing? 3. Price 4. Place and Distribution 5. Promotion and Advertising 6. Product Development and People 7. Segmentation 8. Customer Satisfaction and Retention 9. E-Marketing Notes: Must successfully complete all 3 modules within 3 years. Candidates may enrol and attempt the examinations for one or more modules in any sequence. Method of Assessment Each module: Customer Relationship Management 1. Customer Experience 2. Customer Relationship Management 3. CRM Strategy 4. Impact of CRM on Marketing and Segmentation 5. Customer Retention 6. Corporate Social Responsibility 7. Service Quality 8. Staffing to Ensure Quality Standards 9. Service Recovery 10. Customer Communication 11. CRM with Business Customers An examination with 2 parts: - Part 1: 60 MCQs (60%) - Part 2: 20 case based MCQs (40%) Pass Mark: 60% Duration: 3 hours Sittings: Apr, Aug, Nov Centres: Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu Professionalism, Ethics & Regulations Contemporary Issues in Banking Method of Assessment Each module: Choose 1 module Examination (70%) 3 hours and 15 minutes Assignment (30%) 3,000 words Notes: The Chartered Banker programme will commence in the later part of Topics are accurate at time of print but may be subject to change based on the Institute s discretion. Credit & Lending Risk Management in Banking Applied Business & Corporate Banking Retail Banking Banking for High Net Worth Individuals * MCQs: multiple-choice questions

7 LEARNING SUPPORT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Candidates can choose any of the following flexible study methods: 1 Self-Paced Self Study LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 Executive Banker Professional Banker Chartered Banker 2 3 Online Learning Optional Classroom Support (RM800 per module) Pre-Learning 1. English Proficiency Test Learning 2. Study Guide 3. Module Study Text 4. E-Learning Tutorial REVISION 5. Revision Passcards 6. Practice Questions 7. Mock Test EXAM PREP 8. Exam Preparation Clinic (F2F) Membership Requirement: Candidates are required to be Individual Members of AICB Prior Qualification Requirement: Candidates are eligible to enter Executive Banker with ANY ONE of the following qualifications: Diploma Degree Professional Qualification SPM or equivalent qualification with minimum of 1 year banking experience at the time of enrolment Candidates may also enter Executive Banker if they are currently studying for a University Degree or Professional Qualification from Institutions recognised by AICB Membership Requirement: Candidates are required to be Individual Members of AICB Prior qualification requirement: 1. Standard Entry Route Candidates with the Executive Banker qualification are eligible to enter Professional Banker 2. Direct Entry Route: Candidates with any of the following qualifications are eligible to enter Professional Banker level directly: AICB/ICA Certification in AML/CFT AICB Certificate in Internal Auditing for Financial Institutions AICB Certificate in Offshore Financial Services and Administration AICB Banking and Financial Services Certificate Diploma majoring in Banking or Finance Degree majoring in Banking, Law, Finance or Accountancy Postgraduate degree / professional qualification Membership Requirement: Candidates are required to be Individual Members of AICB Prior qualification requirement: Standard Entry Route Candidates with the Professional Banker qualification are eligible to enter Chartered Banker Sample of Module Study Text and Revision Passcards Note: Learning support only applies to Executive Banker and Professional Banker. IMPORTANT NOTES: To be admitted into the AICB qualification programmes, candidates must meet AICB entry requirements stipulated in the qualification entry criteria. Prior qualifications used for admission purposes will be subject to further assessment by AICB on a case-by-case basis on the level and content of the qualification. Prior qualifications used for admission purposes must be from Institutions recognised by AICB. Prior bank work experience if required must be relevant and are subject to further assessment by AICB on a case-by-case basis on the level and context of the experience. AICB entry requirements for qualifications are subject to change from time to time. Candidates are required to check AICB s website for the latest updates.

8 RM265permodule.Alpricesareinclusiveof6% GST. AICBMembers(RM permodule) 901 1,219 3,392

9 ASIAN INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED BANKERS The Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB) is the professional body for the banking and financial services industry in Malaysia. It aims to elevate the banking industry and uphold standards of excellence by enhancing the quality of professionals who work within the industry. To that end, AICB offers industry-focused professional examinations, qualifications and awards that are attuned to the cultural changes and the evolving landscape of the financial world. It accomplishes this through its own curriculum and through collaboration with renowned institutions locally and abroad, to share international best practices and standards. An AICB qualification elevates your status as a banking professional on par with the world s best. Transformed from the Institute of Bankers Malaysia founded in 1977, the establishment of the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers is an initiative supported by its Council. With this transformation, AICB will champion the vision of professionalising bankers to establish high standards of professional excellence as well as to instil a minimum standard of professional and ethical conduct through the partnership with the Chartered Banker Institute, the only professional banking Institute in the UK. Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (formerly known as Institut Bank-Bank Malaysia) Wisma IBI, 5 Jalan Semantan, Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. T (603) F (603) E marketing@aicb.org.my W (35880-P) TheAICB Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers